Bayou Shrimp

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 lb large shrimp
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup beer (do not use dark beer)
• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1 loaf italian bread or 1 loaf french bread

Recipe

• 1 mix cayenne, black pepper, salt, thyme, rosemary, basil and paprika in a small bowl.
• 2 peel and devein shrimp leaving tails intact.
• 3 heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
• 4 add the garlic, saute for 20 seconds until a pale golden color.
• 5 stir in shrimp, worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. season with 2 tbsps of the spice mixture or to taste.
• 6 saute for 30 seconds.
• 7 add the beer and simmer for 1 minute or until shrimp turn pink.
• 8 remove from heat and add the butter, stirring until melted.
• 9 pour into a serving bowl and serve with the bread for dipping.